8 Injured, 3 Seriously In Terrorist Shooting Attack On Samarian Highway

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — In a terrorist shooting attack which occurred  on Friday afternoon on the main highway 5 in Samaria, eight people are reported injured, three of whom are in serious condition.

According to initial reports, the terrorist opened fire on a bus no. 286 travelling from Tel Aviv to Ariel, wounding several people on board. The shooter was eliminated on scene.

Besides the three in serious condition, one person was moderately wounded and four people were lightly wounded.

Amir Yosman, a paramedic from Rescuers Without Borders who arrived at the scene, said, “Upon receiving the report of shooting at the bus, I quickly arrived at the scene and noticed several injured people. Together with additional paramedics and an IDF medical team, we provided initial medical treatment, including stopping bleeding and applying bandages.”

MDA EMT Itamar Hachmov added, “We arrived at the scene with large forces and saw three injured people lying near the bus, fully conscious and suffering from gunshot wounds to their bodies. We immediately provided them with initial medical treatment on the ground, which included stopping bleeding and applying bandages, and evacuated them in MDA intensive care vehicles to the hospital in stable condition. In addition, additional MDA teams treated a number of victims who suffered from glass shard wounds and evacuated them to the hospital in light condition.”

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United Hatzalah EMTs Hanan Afik and Tidhar Hozeh said, “We provided initial medical treatment to eight people who were wounded. Three are in serious condition, one in moderate condition, and four were lightly injured. Additionally, we provided aid to people suffering from trauma resulting from the attack.”

Significant security forces have been summoned to the scene.

The IDF stated, “report was received regarding a shooting attack at the Gitai Avisar Junction. A terrorist was neutralized at the scene. Details to follow.”